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Meet UNK’s 2024 Outstanding Innovation in Online Teaching awardee: Dr. Strickland

Posted: September 26, 2024 2:20:00 PM CDT

Meet UNK’s 2024 Outstanding Innovation in Online Teaching awardee: Dr. Strickland

UNK Assistant Professor and Art Education Graduate Program Chair Dr. Christopher Strickland has been honored with the 2024 Outstanding Innovation in Online Teaching award! Discover how Dr. Strickland continuously redefines online education, creating dynamic and engaging learning experiences that keep his students inspired and connected.

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By: Heidi Knake

Category: UNK Online, Education, Graduate Studies, General

A journey of a thousand graduates: UNK’s online Biology M.S. program

Posted: August 11, 2024 2:00:00 PM CDT

A journey of a thousand graduates: UNK’s online Biology M.S. program

UNK’s Master of Science in Biology program just celebrated another major milestone, with Avery Misfeldt becoming the 1,000th fully online graduate at the summer 2024 commencement. This achievement comes just one year after the program marked its 20th anniversary as a fully online graduate program, one of the first in the nation.

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By: Heidi Knake

Category: UNK Online, Graduate Studies, Natural and Social Sciences, General

UNK’s History M.A. alumna Sara Jane Ruggles helps people on hospice share their final story

Posted: June 24, 2024 2:00:00 PM CDT

UNK’s History M.A. alumna Sara Jane Ruggles helps people on hospice share their final story

UNK's History M.A. alumna Sara Jane Ruggles is labeled the nation’s first public historian in healthcare. Her work with Auburn Crest Hospice in northern Idaho, helps hospice patients share their life stories. Her impactful work, has not only touched countless families but also garnered international attention. Read about her journey from UNK to Luxembourg, and how she’s transforming end-of-life care through the power of oral history.

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By: Heidi Knake

Category: Graduate Studies, UNK Online, General

One Day for UNK empowers graduate education beyond one day

Posted: June 14, 2024 11:00:00 PM CDT

One Day for UNK empowers graduate education beyond one day

UNK’s annual giving event, One Day for UNK, was a tremendous success, raising over $240,000! The newly established Graduate Student Association, created in collaboration with the Office of Graduate Studies and Academic Innovation, received crucial support from generous donors to enrich the graduate student experience at UNK.

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By: Heidi Knake

Category: General, Graduate Studies, UNK Online

For the love of Science: UNK Public Communication M.A. graduate is ready to share her passion

Posted: May 15, 2024 3:00:00 PM CDT

For the love of Science: UNK Public Communication M.A. graduate is ready to share her passion

After meeting UNK professor Dr. Harner at a conference, Gwendolynn Folk drove more than 800 miles from Idaho State University to UNK to pursue her passion in science communication through UNK's online Master of Arts in Public Communication.

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By: Heidi Knake

Category: General, Graduate Studies, UNK Online

UNK’s Transitional Certification Program paves the way for Vincent Smail’s return to Lincoln High School

Posted: May 14, 2024 10:00:00 AM CDT

UNK’s Transitional Certification Program paves the way for Vincent Smail’s return to Lincoln High School

Vincent Smail's journey to becoming a teacher was not easy, but it was worth it. After a journey through five different higher educational institutions, Vincent now finds himself crossing the commencement stage at UNK with a master's in Curriculum and Instruction and a teaching certificate through UNK's Transitional Certification Program. Fourteen years after his high school graduation, he is back at Lincoln fulfilling his true calling as a high school business teacher.

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By: Heidi Knake

Category: General, UNK Online, Graduate Studies

Public History M.A. student Tatiana Moore named UNK’s 2024 Graduate Student of the Year

Posted: May 5, 2024 12:00:00 PM CDT

Public History M.A. student Tatiana Moore named UNK’s 2024 Graduate Student of the Year

Public History M.A. student Tawny Moore will need to make room on her trophy shelf for one more award, as she was named UNK's 2024 Graduate Student of the Year.

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By: Heidi Knake

Category: Graduate Studies, General, UNK Online

From Passion to Ph.D.: Kelcie Burke's UNK journey comes to an end with a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction

Posted: May 2, 2024 1:00:00 PM CDT

From Passion to Ph.D.: Kelcie Burke's UNK journey comes to an end with a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction

Upcoming graduate Kelcie Burke did not expect a master's degree to be in her future. Encouraged by her mentor, Dr. Marisa Macy, she discovered the flexibility and support of UNK's online program, allowing her to excel in her studies. She will not only have a Master's of Arts in Education degree but also a Doctoral degree, as she has recently been accepted into UNL's Ph.D. program for the fall.

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By: Heidi Knake

Category: UNK Online, General, Graduate Studies

UNK’s 3+2 Master of Athletic Training program helps Cassandra McDonald knockout her unique goals

Posted: April 29, 2024 12:00:00 PM CDT

UNK’s 3+2 Master of Athletic Training program helps Cassandra McDonald knockout her unique goals

UNK's accelerated 3+2 Master of Athletic Training program is helping avid boxer Cassandra McDonald knockout her career and educational goals quickly! With tailored support and specialized experiential learning opportunities, McDonald is ready to combat athletic training norms within combat sports.

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By: Heidi Knake

Category: Graduate Studies, General, UNK Online

University of Nebraska at Kearney 2024 Graduate Research Awards

Posted: April 25, 2024 10:00:00 PM CDT

University of Nebraska at Kearney 2024 Graduate Research Awards

Full list of UNK graduate student awards and faculty research mentor awards from UNK's 2024 Research Day.

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By: Heidi Knake

Category: Psychology, Business and Technology, UNK Online, Graduate Studies, General, Education, Natural and Social Sciences

UNK’s online Biology M.S. ranks high nationwide for quality and affordability

Posted: March 8, 2024 12:00:00 AM CST

UNK’s online Biology M.S. ranks high nationwide for quality and affordability

UNK's online Biology M.S. program's dedication to providing rigorous and flexible education at an affordable price has been recognized nationwide, as it was ranked first for affordability and 14th overall by Online Masters Colleges (OMC).

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By: Heidi Knake

Category: Natural and Social Sciences, UNK Online, Graduate Studies, General

University of Nebraska Kearney's online graduate programs claim top ranks in Nebraska and nationwide

Posted: February 8, 2024 12:00:00 AM CST

University of Nebraska Kearney's online graduate programs claim top ranks in Nebraska and nationwide

UNK's online graduate programs rank high on multiple national rankings and number one for "Best Online Master's in Nebraska!" UNK's online STEM Education M.S.Ed., English M.A., History M.A., Health Sciences M.S., and Teacher Education master's programs all secured rankings within the top ten.

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By: Heidi Knake

Category: Natural and Social Sciences, Graduate Studies, Health Education, General, Education, UNK Online

UNK History M.A. alumna named visiting fellow at Harvard’s historical Houghton Library

Posted: January 25, 2024 12:00:00 AM CST

UNK History M.A. alumna named visiting fellow at Harvard’s historical Houghton Library

Christy Gordon Baty, a 2023 UNK History M.A. alumna was awarded a Harvard visiting fellowship to research books with embroidered bindings at the Houghton Library, home of Harvard's rare books and manuscripts.

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By: Heidi Knake

Category: General, UNK Online, Research, Graduate Studies

Kara Green rewrites her story with UNK’s social work Bachelor of Science degree

Posted: December 19, 2023 11:00:00 AM CST

Kara Green rewrites her story with UNK’s social work Bachelor of Science degree

Entering the foster care system to becoming a homeless youth and eventually a single mom, Kara Green carries various labels, but her newest one is UNK Social Work B.S. graduate. Green attributes her success to UNK's online courses, which enabled her to achieve this significant milestone. However, she does not intend to end her journey there.

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By: Heidi Knake

Category: UNK Online, General, Natural and Social Sciences

Payton Schake finds “his people” through UNK’s online School Counseling M.S.Ed. program

Posted: December 12, 2023 4:00:00 PM CST

Payton Schake finds “his people” through UNK’s online School Counseling M.S.Ed. program

Fall 2023 graduate, Payton Schake finds "his people," his career, and his passion for helping students with UNK's online School Counseling M.S.Ed. program.

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By: Heidi Knake

Category: UNK Online, Graduate Studies, General

2023 Outstanding Innovation in Online Teaching Winner Dr. Amanda Sladek focuses on flexibility and accessibility for online learners

Posted: November 30, 2023 10:00:00 AM CST

2023 Outstanding Innovation in Online Teaching Winner Dr. Amanda Sladek focuses on flexibility and accessibility for online learners

With a strong dedication to her students, flexibility with assignments, and promotion of accessibility in online courses, UNK's Assistant Professor and Composition Coordinator of English Dr. Amanda Sladek has been selected as the 2023 recipient of the Outstanding Innovation in Online Teaching Award.

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By: Heidi Knake

Category: UNK Online, General, Graduate Studies

Ashton Baxa UNK MBA graduate was lost but has since found her direction through strong connections

Posted: November 29, 2023 12:00:00 PM CST

Ashton Baxa UNK MBA graduate was lost but has since found her direction through strong connections

Ashton Baxa began her journey at UNK lost on a campus visit, but ends it with two UNK degrees, an unforgettable study abroad experience to the Czech Republic, a fulfilling career at Intellicom, and many lifelong friendships.

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By: Heidi Knake

Category: General, Business and Technology, UNK Online, Graduate Studies

UNK Public History M.A. student Micah Huyser elected board member for the Mountain Plains Museum Association

Posted: November 27, 2023 5:30:00 PM CST

UNK Public History M.A. student Micah Huyser elected board member for the Mountain Plains Museum Association

UNK is well represented on the Mountain Plains Museum Association! This prestigious association currently only has four Nebraskans representing it and one is UNK's Associate Professor of History Dr. Will Stoutamire and the other is UNK Public History M.A. student Micah Huyser.

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By: Heidi Knake

Category: General, Graduate Studies, UNK Online

UNK’s MBA provides Troy Bruntz McCook hospital President and CEO more than expected

Posted: November 10, 2023 12:00:00 AM CST

UNK’s MBA provides Troy Bruntz McCook hospital President and CEO more than expected

Troy Bruntz pursued his MBA because it was required of him to assume the role of President and CEO at McCook Community Hospital. He chose his alma mater because he knew the quality education he would receive. He quickly realized how applicable the degree was to running a hospital and how his ties with UNK could contribute to improving healthcare in rural areas.

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By: Heidi Knake

Category: Business and Technology, Graduate Studies, General, UNK Online, Health Education

UNK’s online Sociology B.S. program moves Maria Bergner one step closer to changing the world

Posted: October 21, 2023 12:00:00 AM CDT

UNK’s online Sociology B.S. program moves Maria Bergner one step closer to changing the world

“You can get an education online and have extracurriculars at the same time. You can graduate at the top of your class. You can graduate summa cum laude. It's not impossible,” Maria Bergner said. The recent UNK Sociology B.S. graduate not only said this but lived it!

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By: Heidi Knake

Category: Natural and Social Sciences, General, UNK Online

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